ORIX USA / HLHZ [2005] IECompA m05075 (30 November 2005)
The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
- Parties
- Acquirer: ORIX USA Corporation; Target: Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin, Inc.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 30 November 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Investment Banking, Media Sector
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Parties
ORIX USA Corporation
Acquirer
Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin, Inc.
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of HLHZ by ORIX USA raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
Court Disposition
approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of HLHZ by ORIX USA is cleared and may proceed.
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